Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.416.26 Qualifying for an agreement

(1) The ASC is accredited by a national accrediting body, or licensed by a State agency, that CMS determines provides reasonable assurance that the conditions are met;

(2) In the case of deemed status through accreditation by a national accrediting body, where State law requires licensure, the ASC complies with State licensure requirements;  and

(3) The ASC authorizes the release to CMS, of the findings of the accreditation survey.

(1) Unless CMS deems the ASC to be in compliance with the conditions set forth in subpart C of this part, the State survey agency must survey the facility to ascertain compliance with those conditions, and report its findings to CMS.

(2) CMS surveys deemed ASCs on a sample basis as part of CMS's validation process.

(1) Written notice of the determination;  and

(2) Two copies of the ASC agreement.

(1) Have both copies of the ASC agreement signed by its authorized representative;  and

(2) File them with CMS.